Orioles vs. Astros: Game 2 predictions, odds and picks

The Baltimore Orioles take on the Houston Astros on Friday in the second game after the Astros rocked the O's 6-0 on Thursday. Despite Corbin Burnes on the mound, the O's surrendered six runs, while Spencer Arrighetti threw six shutout innings with as many strikeouts.

The O's underestimated Arrighetti as they were dominated by the Astros. The loss has dropped them to 1.5 games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East. Southpaw Cade Povich will be sent to the mound to start against the Astros in Game 2. The 2024 MLB debut hasn't been kind to Povich, who holds a 1-6 record with a poor 5.77 ERA.

The Astros, meanwhile, have extended their lead to 5.5 games ahead of the Seattle Mariners in the AL West. Arrighetti won the player of the game, while the offense provided him support.

Houston is competing for a Wild Card berth but must stay ahead of the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals. Hunter Brown will be sent to the mound as their starter in Game 2.

Brown has a decent 3.28 ERA with an 11-7 record. The Stros must provide support from the plate. However, Brown has been better than Povich in terms of numbers.

Orioles vs Astros Baseball Betting Odds

Orioles	+100	+1.5 (-160)	U 9 (-115)
Astros	-120	-1.5 (+135)	O 9 (-105)

Where to watch Orioles vs. Astros?

MLB fans can tune into Space City Home Network, MASN 2 and MLBN. The online stream will take place on MLB TV and Fubo TV. The first pitch is scheduled to go out at 7:05 p.m. EDT.

Orioles vs. Astros Prediction

The Astros, who are trailing in the series, need to win against top teams like the O's to make the playoffs.

The Stros, meanwhile, are expected to take advantage of Povich and get cracking early. Brown is expected to shine and help his team prevail while the bullpen kicks. The offense could play a crucial role.

The O's have some of the best hitters in the league, but their pitching unit makes them the underdogs.

Prediction: Houston Astros -1.5 (-120)

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Cresswell McCoy is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda having almost 7 years of prior experience in content development. He holds and Master’s degree in Media and Communication Studies, and his baseball journey began when he joined an MLB betting site as a writer.

Cresswell supports the Philadelphia Phillies because of their top-notch roster and the entertainment they provide, and also admires the New Your Yankees because of their legacy in the sport. His favorite players are Bryce Harper, Gerrit Cole, Giancarlo Stanton and Brandon Marsh, while his favorite coach is Aaron Boone.

Some of his favorite baseball moments in recent times include Giancarlo Stanton's walk-off grand slam against the Pirates in 2022, Aaron Judge's iconic 62nd home run and the time Juan Soto provoked Miles Mikolas with his shuffle.

Cresswell's strengths lie in deeply analyzing playing styles of individual players, analyzing teams’ defensive strategies and batting approaches. He ensures accuracy in his articles by sourcing information only from official MLB handles and reliable insiders.

In his spare time, Cresswell is into heavy metal music and plays the guitar, and also enjoys hiking, camping in the woods and honing his survival skills.

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